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Tiffany & Co. 3.08 Ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 3.08 ct Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.71 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 1.71 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152826 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 1.71 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153906 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.99 ct Princess Diamond Novo Engagement Ring Condition...
Platinum
26816 Tiffany & Co 2.01ct G VS1 Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
PT950 31697077 2.01CT'' Retail price on July 2025 was $65,500 + tax Comes with a Tiffany ring box, Copy paper of Tiffany diamond Certificate, Copy paper of Tiffany diamond journey c...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Micro Signet Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Micro Signet Style: Diamond Signet Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond Design: Flat oval signet top with T&Co motif and diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.13 Carat Diamond VS1 H Color Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A timeless expression of Tiffany & Co. craftsmanship, this elegant platinum diamond engagement ring centers on a magnificent 1.13-carat diamond selected for exceptional beauty an...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.27ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Forever Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.27ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Forever Half Eternity Ring Product Details Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Six-Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in 上海市, CN
A classic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring crafted in PT950 platinum and set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.20 carat.
Diamond, Platinum
26372 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.10ct F VS1 Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Princess cut diamond weighs 1.10ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Diamond has laser inscription ''T&Co.O10160415'' Ring is a size 5 (This ring is re-sizable) Stamped ''Tiffany&...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.82 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.82 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156384 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.82 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.84 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 0.84 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155845 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co. 0.84 ct Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring Condit...
Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .20ct Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile Platinum .20ct Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Weight: 5.60 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .20ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. NOVO Square Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring Set Platinum 0.90Ctw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. NOVO square cushion diamond engagement ring and wedding band set.
Diamond, Platinum
Wide Tiffany & Co. T Diamond Pave Ring, in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany T is an expression of love’s endless potential. Inspired by an archival bracelet from 1975, T is an homage to the House’s iconic motif and the spirit of New York, which found...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds bead set to front in graduated channel Weighing approximately 0.40 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Accented by high polish finish Test...
Diamond, Platinum
26735 Tiffany & Co Platinum 0.95ct G VVS1 Princess Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ring weighs 4.4g Princess cut diamond 0.95ct The diamond is G color VVS1 clarity Diamond inscribed "T&Co.O12030434" (see 3rd pic) Ring size 6 (This ring can be resized) Ri...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 3mm Wedding Band Ring 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 3mm Wedding Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Weight: 5.10 grams Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight ....
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 3mm Wedding Band Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3 Diamond 3mm Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Weight: 5.0 grams Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut diamonds, carat total weight .07 Ha...
Diamond, Platinum
26660 Tiffany & Co Platinum 1.25ct H VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Center round diamond weighs 1.25ct Diamond H color VS1 clarity Diamond has laser inscription ''T&Co.J10080067'' Ring size 5 (this ring can be resized) Ring stamped ''© Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Legacy 4.0 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a shimmering diamond engagement ring from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Band Ring in Platinum, size 5½
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste full circle band ring features a seamless row of brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.34 carats, expertly set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Band Vintage Platinum Ring Half Hoop Mixed Cuts
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
The classic Tiffany & Co ring is set with mixed cut diamonds in alternating form.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Atlas X Wide Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Atlas X Wide Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155451 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Double Row Knot Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Double Row Knot Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156492 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.07ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Platinum Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Material: Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Center Diamond: Cushion-cut Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, approximatel...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring 18 kt., one round diamond weighing 1.03 cts., weight inscribed, 10 baguette diamonds ap. .55 ct., signed Tiffany & Co., ap. 3.6 dwts.
18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 2.08 carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a 2.08 carat round diamond certified by GIA to be E color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
PT950 Tiffany & Co 1/3 CT Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Tiffany & Co ring in platinum 950. Set with a 0.33 carat diamond, I color, VVS2 clarity, triple-excellent cut.
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.92ct I-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Classic Setting solitaire engagement ring in platinum, featuring a 0.92 carat round brilliant diamond, I color, VS1 clarity, excellent cut, polish, and symmetry, in...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Platinum Lucida .51ct Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and sophisticated, this Tiffany & Co. platinum diamond ring brings together designer craftsmanship, clean modern lines, and documented diamond details.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Floral 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Diamond Ruby Floral Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds: Natural diamonds, approximately 0.24ctw Ruby: Natural ruby, approximately 0.20 carat Top Meas...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paper Flowers Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Paper Flowers Style: Diamond Floral Ring Material: 18k Rose Gold Gemstones: Natural diamonds, approximately 0.15ctw Top Measurements: Approximately 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co., 3.08 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.08 carats Color: F Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5 1/2 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Round Cut White Diamond 950 Platinum Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 950 Platinum Flower 'Buttercup' Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Wedding Band Ring 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4.75 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.75 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 4.20 grams Diamond: 11 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1.25-cts. F/VS1 Diamond & Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Accompanied by the original Tiffany & Co. certificate for each diamond, this special piece delivers amazing beauty, quality and brilliance in one ring!
Diamond, Platinum
26797 Tiffany & Co 2.02ct Platinum I VS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ring weighs 4.8g Round diamond weighs 2.02ct Diamond I color VS1 clarity Ring size 5.25 (this ring is resizable) Ring stamped ''Tiffany&Co.PT950 D62171 2.02CT'' Current re...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstones: Natural diamonds, approximately 0.35 carat total weight; natural sapphires, approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 2.62ct Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Cert Size 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Diamond Engagement Ring Material: Platinum (Pt950) Diamonds: Approximately 2.62 carat total weight Center Diamond: Round brilliant cut, 1.88 carats, I...
Diamond, Platinum
Authentic Tiffany & Co. Somerset Mesh Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver + Pouch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addison, TX
Details Authentic Tiffany & Co. Somerset Collection Sterling Silver (.925) Diamond Accents(4) Ring Size: 4.75 Weight: 3.7 grams Signed Tiffany & Co. / 925 Excellent pre-owned estate ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wedding Band Ring 2.5 MM
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: F / VS Hallmark: " ©Tiffany&Co.PT950 " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Ring Box -Certified Appraisal Retail Value: $2,875 + ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Bubbles Band Ring Size 5.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevating the concept of timeless elegance to new heights, the Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Bubbles Band Ring is a dazzling testament to sophistication and refinement.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co., 3.15 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.15 carats Color: I Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: Medium Blue Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5 1...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Soleste 0.33ctw Diamond Eternity Band 950 Platinum Wedding Ring Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
This lovely Tiffany Soleste ring comes with an outer blue Tiffany box and new inner velveteen black box Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.33ctw Cut - Round...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Etoile Vintage Diamond Band Ring 4.3mm , Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Not sizable Width: 4.3mm Weight: 7.3 grams Diamonds: 10 round brilliants, approx. 0.25 ctw, F color, VS clarity What's Included Ring Original Tiffany & Co. inner and outer boxes ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 1.50ct F-VS1 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Classic Setting solitaire engagement ring in platinum, featuring a 1.50 carat round brilliant diamond, F color, VS1 clarity, excellent cut, excellent polish, very g...
Diamond, Platinum
26740 Tiffany & Co Platinum Oval Rubellite Tourmaline Pave Diamond Ornate Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany platinum ring weighs 6.6g Center Rubellite Tourmaline weighs 6.36ct All pave set round diamonds, total weight 0.56ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Total carat weight on the ri...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. GIA 1.24 Carat H VS1 Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless icon of elegance and craftsmanship, this Tiffany & Co. diamond engagement ring showcases the enduring beauty of the classic six-prong solitaire design that has become ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring with a Tiffany & Co. Platinum Setting
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The band marked for Tiffany & Co. This ring is a wonderful marriage of an original Tiffany 6-prong setting and an vintage natural round white diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold & Diamond T Ring 5.5 #17222
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold and Diamond T Ring Size 5.5 This stunning band by Tiffany & Co. features the iconic "T" design in brilliant cut diamonds set in rhodium plated 18K white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Diamond Engagement Ring 1.23 Carat GVS2 Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Six-Prong Classic Tiffany Solitaire Serial Number: 30600398 / N09290099 Metal: Platinum PT950 Size: 6 - sizable Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Round Brilliant Platinum Diamond Ring - Size 5.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bellevue, WA
Details: Size 5.5 950 Platinum Carat Weight: 0.28 Stone Count: 1 Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Color Grade: F Clarity Grade: VS2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned piece...
Tiffany & Co. 1.11 Carat Round Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 1.11 carats - I color with VS1 clarity Set in a six pronged classic Tiffany style mounting Flanked by knife edge shoulders Inscribed ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1588 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Band Ring Size 7.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection: Etoile Style: Diamond Band Ring Material: 18k Gold and Platinum (Pt950) Gemstones: Natural diamond accents Band Width: Approximately 4 mm Ring Size: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 4mm Half Circle Lucida Diamond Band Ring 6.5 Metal: platinum Size: 6.5 Band Width: 4mm Weight: 5.40 grams Diamond: 11 Lucida cut diamonds, carat total wei...
Diamond, Platinum
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Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond Channel Set Platinum Eternity Ring In Stock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond Channel Set Platinum Eternity Ring This stunning Tiffany & Co. eternity ring features natural diamonds channel-set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Ring Size 52 0.20ct TDW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dazzling platinum diamond ring from the Schlumberger Lynn collection by Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Tiffany & Co. Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Platinum & Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A vintage Tiffany & Co. pearl and diamond flower cluster ring in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.